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Kansas Chamber Announces Top 10 Finalists for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition

Sunday, September 7

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Chamber and the Kansas Manufacturing Council are proud to announce the Top 10 Finalists in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas competition.This annual contest highlights the innovation, craftsmanship, and impact of Kansas-made products. From everyday essentials to cutting-edge... Read More.

Three Area Firms Named Finalists for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Sunday, September 7

Products from firms in Galva, Garden Plain, and Hutchinson are among the ten finalists for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. The contest sponsored by the Kansas Manufacturing Council highlights the innovation, Craftsmanship, and impact of Kansas-made products, from everyday essentials to... Read More.

Sandbags at McPherson High School Not Deemed Fire Hazard

Saturday, September 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry responded Friday afternoon to reports it has received about possible blocked entrance doors at McPherson High School.Mayberry noted maintenance personnel have sandbagged around doors multiple times in the wake of the flooding of the Roundhouse floor... Read More.

Indians Begin Fall Sports Season: Volleyball, Golf and Cross Country Achievements

Saturday, September 6

ANDALE, Kan. — The first full week of high school athletics at Andale was busy with all teams beginning their seasons. Volleyball The Lady Indians played two matches and went 2-0 and not dropping a set in a triangular at Mulvane last Tuesday. Andale opened the... Read More.

Andale Hits Century Mark in Rout Over El Dorado

Saturday, September 6

EL DORADO, Kan. — The Andale Indians didn’t need much time to score, and there was much of it Friday night in their season opener at BG Products Veterans Sports Complex.Andale scored 1 minute and 53 seconds in on a 16-yard touchdown run by... Read More.

Consumer Alert: Recent Storm Damage Could Attract Unregistered Contractors

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (September 4, 2025) — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is urging Kansas residents to use caution to avoid scams by unregistered contractors following storm damage sustained recently in Kansas. Storms last night produced hail in Harvey and Coffee counties, and in the... Read More.

Elyria Christian School to Resume Classes Friday after Closure Due to Hailstorm

Thursday, September 4

ELYRIA, Kan. — Classes will resume Friday at Elyria Christian School after it was closed Thursday due to damage from a wind and hailstorm that came through early Wednesday evening.ECS Athletic Director Jach Goodrich told Ad Astra News late Thursday afternoon the storm took... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $40.5M for 27 Local Bridge Projects

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that 27 local and off-system bridge projects across Kansas will receive a combined total of $40.5 million in state and federal funding as part of two local bridge... Read More.

Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc. Opens for Business

Thursday, September 4

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Freeman Health System's Fort Scott Hospital is now in business. It opened its doors Thursday upon completion of its Kansas Licensure Survey. The ten bed hospital and 24-hour emergency room is located in the at one time Mercy Hospital.In a... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Test Weight and Protein Down from 2024

Thursday, September 4

Preliminary data for the 2025 Kansas winter wheat crop show an average test weight of 59.9 pounds per bushel. This compares to 60.7 pounds per bushel for the 2024 crop and an average of 60.7 pounds per bushel for the 2015 through 2024 crops.... Read More.

State of Kansas August Total Tax Collections at $692.3 Million; 3.9% Above Estimate

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends August 2025 with total tax collections at $692.3 million. That is $26.2 million, or 3.9%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.0% from August 2024. “This month’s stronger-than-expected tax collections highlight the strength of Kansas’... Read More.

New Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels Provided by Everfull to Launch in Hutchinson Sept. 8, 2025

Thursday, September 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 4, 2025) — Everfull is pleased to announce the launch of new Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels for the community of Hutchinson.Effective September 8, 2025, Everfull will begin to offer a paid version of the Friendship Meals and Meals on... Read More.